Criminal Offense

Residents of New Mexico and applicants requesting NM as the Designated Home State (DHS)

If you have a misdemeanor, felony or other criminal offense on your record, qualifying for a license will be determined on a case-by-case basis. We cannot unequivocally determine if we would definitely issue a license until an application is officially submitted. At the time of your application submission will need to provide/upload the information below to the NIPR Attachment Warehouse:

• a written statement explaining the circumstances of each incident,
• a copy of the charging document, and
• a copy of the official document, which demonstrates the resolution or the charge(s) or any final judgment.

You don’t have to report:

• Misdemeanor traffic citations
• Misdemeanor convictions involving driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI)
• Driving without a license
• Reckless driving
• Driving with a suspended or revoked license
• Misdemeanor offenses that were adjudicated in a juvenile court

Felony convictions involving dishonesty or breach of trust

It is a criminal offense for an individual, who has been convicted of a felony involving dishonesty or breach of trust to willfully engage or participate (in any capacity) in the business of insurance, without first obtaining a “Letter of Written Consent to Engage in the Business of Insurance” from the regulating insurance department, of the individual’s state of residence.

New Mexico residents should send their applications for the Letter of Written Consent (1033) to the Office of the Superintendent of Insurance, to the attention of the Licensing Bureau Chief, Vanessa DeJesus, the same day the online license application was submitted in order to ensure timely review.

Non-Resident Applicants

Individuals applying for a non-resident license in New Mexico, whose criminal history necessitates a Letter of Written Consent (1033), should provide a copy of the letter issued by their resident state insurance department along with their license application.

Licensed business entities:

• It is a criminal offense to employ anyone (in any capacity) who requires – but does not provide – a Letter of Written Consent.
• You must make a diligent effort to identify those employees or prospective employees who require a Letter of Written Consent.

For additional information, please call or send us an email at the contact information below.

Agents.licensing@osi.nm.gov

1-855-427-5674, Option1